fertilizer
noun
fer·til·iz·er
ˈfər-tə-ˌlī-zər 
: one that fertilizes
specifically
: a substance (such as manure or a chemical mixture) used to make soil more fertile
Examples of fertilizer in a Sentence
We only use organic fertilizer in our gardens.
They use chemical fertilizers on their lawn.
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The brand operates as a carbon-neutral company, employing eco-friendly practices like sustainable farming and reusing production by-products as fertilizer.
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Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Fertilizer Camellia plants are heavy feeders and benefit from fertilizer applications during the growing season with an acid-forming azalea or camellia fertilizer.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
The mixes usually come loaded with fertilizer to coax out some growth effects, which might mislead plant parents to think that inoculation is working, when really the fertilizer is doing the work.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
To reach their full potential, give them loamy soil, some aged manure, compost, or organic fertilizer, and regular watering.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
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Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Fertilizer Camellia plants are heavy feeders and benefit from fertilizer applications during the growing season with an acid-forming azalea or camellia fertilizer.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
The mixes usually come loaded with fertilizer to coax out some growth effects, which might mislead plant parents to think that inoculation is working, when really the fertilizer is doing the work.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
To reach their full potential, give them loamy soil, some aged manure, compost, or organic fertilizer, and regular watering.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fertilizer. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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fertilizer
noun
fer·til·iz·er
ˈfərt-ᵊl-ˌī-zər
: a substance (as manure or a chemical) used to make soil produce larger or more plant life
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